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A peer-to-peer support opportunity for women living with heart disease

After being diagnosed with heart disease, many women experience feelings of isolation and depression. Being able to talk to someone "who's been there" can really make a difference in mental and emotional recovery.

Through SisterMatch, women connect one-on-one with a WomenHeart Champion Heart Sister volunteer who can provide needed support over the phone, in person, or via email, at a time convenient to both parties. Talking with someone like you, who has had similar experiences, can provide support and encouragement. Through this peer connection, you will learn how to deal with new thoughts and feelings in ways that written information, cardiac rehabilitation, and other recovery services may not achieve and add to your sense of hope, well-being and healing.

The match process centers on connecting participants with the Heart Sister who best fits the responses provided in the SisterMatch questionnaire. All Heart Sisters are WomenHeart Champion volunteers trained through WomenHeart's Science & Leadership Symposium at Mayo Clinic.

WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) patient advocacy organization with thousands of members nationwide, including women heart patients and their families, health care providers, advocates and consumers committed to helping women live longer, healthier lives. WomenHeart supports, educates and advocates on behalf of the 42 million American women living with or at risk of heart disease. Our programs are made possible by donations, grants and corporate partnerships.

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WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease is a founding partner of The Heart Truth Red Dress campaign. The Heart Truth and Red Dress are trademarks of HHS.